Rumor: Wii U could release in November

A Wii U software release date was distributed to Gamestops across the U.S., and lists game launches from November to January, implying that Nintendo's next-gen console could release before then.

Announcements like this are not always accurate, but ten to let the stores know when the games will arrive at location. Games on the list include Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition, Tank! Tank! Tank!, Ninja Gaiden 3, and Assassin's Creed 3.

It's worth noting that some of the titles have a $99.99 price tag on the list. These could possibly be a bundle that come with a controller, although the new Gamepad controller for the Wii U is much more expensive than the Wii Nunchuk.

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Nintendo's Wii U console could be released in mid-November 2012, according to a GameStop new release sheet that details the upcoming software releases for the console.

The list, which was distributed to GameStops around the US for internal use, shows at least 14 Wii U games with planned release dates ranging from November 2012 to January 2013, with the earliest being November 14. Some of the games on the list include Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition, Tank! Tank! Tank!, A Super Mario Bros. game, Ninja Gaiden 3, and Assassin's Creed 3.

Release dates sent to retailers are not always accurate and the dates listed are only when they are anticipated to be in store. Nintendo has not announced an official release date for the Wii U, although...